Alzheimer's Disease
Men Caregivers
Experts say more men are facing caregiving "role reversal" as Alzheimer's rates rise in the U.S.
Experts say more men are facing caregiving "role reversal" as Alzheimer's rates rise in the U.S.
Cognitive Reserve
Having a higher education level appears to stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even if brain scans show the disease is present.
Having a higher education level appears to stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even if brain scans show the disease is present.
Memory Loss in the Young
A couple watches their young son's memory disappear before their eyes due to a rare brain disorder called FTD.
A couple watches their young son's memory disappear before their eyes due to a rare brain disorder called FTD.
Ginko Study
A widow participates in a study to see if ginkgo bilboa- a popular herbal supplement- helps prevent dementia and alzheimer disease.
A widow participates in a study to see if ginkgo bilboa- a popular herbal supplement- helps prevent dementia and alzheimer disease.
Wandering Alzheimers
A medic alert program works specifically with Alzheimer's patients, helping people identify them if they wander from home.
A medic alert program works specifically with Alzheimer's patients, helping people identify them if they wander from home.
Seniors Staying Active
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Education Alzheimers Health
Going for that college degree may help your brain fight Alzheimer's disease.
Going for that college degree may help your brain fight Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimers
Doctors and researchers are hoping to use a series of tests to decipher between alzheimers and simple memory disorders in patients.
Doctors and researchers are hoping to use a series of tests to decipher between alzheimers and simple memory disorders in patients.
Focus
Robert Bazell reports on new research in brain science that's revealing that the ability to ignore all those distractions and stay focused is an important part of what gets lost as the brain ages.
Robert Bazell reports on new research in brain science that's revealing that the ability to ignore all those distractions and stay focused is an important part of what gets lost as the brain ages.
Obesity Dementia
Having an apple shape, meaning you carry most of your weight in your abdomen, increases the chance you'll develop dementia.
Having an apple shape, meaning you carry most of your weight in your abdomen, increases the chance you'll develop dementia.
Exercise Brain
Researchers say there is enough evidence to prove exercising can protect the brain from age-related decay.
Researchers say there is enough evidence to prove exercising can protect the brain from age-related decay.
Internet Brain
Crossword puzzles, suduko, and reading are all ways to keep your brain active as you age, but now experts say just surfing the internet can stimulate the brain.
Crossword puzzles, suduko, and reading are all ways to keep your brain active as you age, but now experts say just surfing the internet can stimulate the brain.
Alzheimer's Disease
Robert Bazell reports on why some Americans are getting Alzheimer's Disease at a higher rate and at a younger age than others.
Robert Bazell reports on why some Americans are getting Alzheimer's Disease at a higher rate and at a younger age than others.
Alzheimer Exercise
Studies show that physical activity can help to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Studies show that physical activity can help to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Alzheimers Study
A new study of baby boomers shows that by 2010 there could be 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer's in the United States.
A new study of baby boomers shows that by 2010 there could be 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer's in the United States.
Mental Age
Signs of mental decline start years before death, even if a patient doesn't have dementia.
Signs of mental decline start years before death, even if a patient doesn't have dementia.
Frailty Alzheimers
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Alzheimers Scans
PET scans may be able to detect plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
PET scans may be able to detect plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Women Memory
Studies show women are twice as likely to develop dementia later in life than men.
Studies show women are twice as likely to develop dementia later in life than men.
Silver Alert
Kevin Tibbles reports on a new technology that can help track the whereabouts of people with Alzheimer's as they wander away from their homes.
Kevin Tibbles reports on a new technology that can help track the whereabouts of people with Alzheimer's as they wander away from their homes.
